DIY BLADE QUESTION

[marksman_dd]

finally completed the project, but still missing the finishing.

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I think the handle is not suitable for the blade..

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[marksman_dd]

I think the handle is not suitable for the blade..

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[marksman_dd]

Finally after long hardwork,and many changes, i came up with this..

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[marksman_dd]

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Now what remains is polishing the blade.

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[marksman_dd]

Now what remains is polishing the blade.

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[aadhaulya]

Good Job done marksman_dd

Atul

[marksman_dd]

Thanks buddy,
Next job,
Dagger forging

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[aadhaulya]

Thanks buddy,
Next job,
Dagger forging

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Would love to see that and please share how you manage to do it. Even if it does not come out as expected it would still be an exiting project.

Atul

[marksman_dd]

Knife experts, wana know for micarta which epoxy should be used? I am planing to change the handle of my mtech knife, planed the texture, but confused about the risen... Which one i should use??

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Will areldite work? Or should use other stuff??

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[marksman_dd]

Will areldite work? Or should use other stuff??

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[pratik_mahale]

Go for araldite no problem at all

[marksman_dd]

now time for getting my hands all dirty..

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[essdee1972]

Araldite without doubt. Buy big tubes or those plastic jars (about INR 450 for the resin + hardener).

Please note, the final thickness of the micarta will be about 20%-25% of the original fabric, i.e. with fabric layers 1 inch thick, you'll end up with micarta 1/4 inch or less. I used corduroy for my first attempt, it came out 1/10 of original thickness.

Another thing, if you cut with a power tool (angle grinder, Dremel, etc.) I find that the resin burns and creates a horrible smoke and smell. This smoke seems to be harmful.

Pratik, your comments please?

[aadhaulya]

Araldite is a little tough to spread out evenly. Is there some other sort of epoxy that is more liquidy to use. Even though it may take much longer to dry.

Atul

[marksman_dd]

I herd that the epoxy smoke is hazardous and proper respiratory mask should be used..

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I am searching in the market for other options, one is fiberglass resin, will have to work out,whether will work properly for micarta..

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